1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985-1987 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985-1987 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985-1987 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Shag

 
Bronze 3.56 g 20.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1985-1987
Value
1 Penny 0.01 IMP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.56 g
Diameter
20.32 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#9858
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Left facing European Shag on tilting shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
AA

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Comment

1985 coins have a privy mark of a stylized triskelion and ball for the Year of Sport. These are Schön# 170.1, other years are Schön# 170.2.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985-1987 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, showcasing a Manx shag, a species of seal found in the waters around the Isle of Man. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Isle of Man to celebrate the island's wildlife and natural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 PM 50000 - - - - - -
1986 PM - - - - - -
1987 PM - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Shag) 1985-1987 coin.